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You would think that taking Vitamin C supplements is good for you, right? What could be wrong with taking something that we know is so good for us? Swallowing Vitamin C in gummy or powdered form is an easy way of meeting of RDA of Vitamin C, so why wouldn’t we take it? Well, what hides away in the supplement is uber-off putting.

You will find GMOs, because vitamin C is extracted from genetically engineered corn. GMO is not only bad for the environment, but, GMO food products damage our health, too. And what about all of that sugar? You will find aspartame, artificial colors, flavorings, sweeteners and, hydrogenated oils. All of these artificial ingredients are all genetically modified, too. As well as fillers, you will also find gelatin and other animal-based products hiding away in your ‘healthy’ Vitamin C tablets, so they’re hardly free from cruelty, either.

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So, what’s next? For a start, we can stop buying those supplements, and get back to basics. We can start reaping Vitamin C from plant-based sources (organic where possible). Naturally, consuming Vitamin C will help protect your body from the damaging effects of free radicals. And, your health benefit from the vast amount of minerals, vitamins and, nutrients without the nasty side effects of supplements! Look at the easy ways to get your Vitamin C below – but, beware – you may be shocked at how much Vitamin C you will easily consume from plant-based sources!

6. Get Ready to Eat More Sweet Potato!

As well as tasting incredibly good, sweet potatoes are high in antioxidants, vitamin C and vitamin A, which prevents you from disease and ensures your hair stays healthy! Do we really need more of a reason to eat sweet potatoes? To me, sweet potatoes tastes good enough mashed or roasted, but, you can do SO much with them. Take a look at this Low Carb Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole, this Savory Sweet Potato Quiche, and why don’t you try sweet potato in a smoothie? It goes so well! Try out this Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie.